Armistice Weekend 19 - Ibis Kortrijk

The Armistice Day is celebrated on November 11 annually. It
is a day to commemorate the armistice signed between the Allies
of World War I and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on
the West Front. The day, which overlaps with Remembrance Day
was specifically dedicated by King George V as a day of
remembrance for members of the armed forces who were killed
during World War I.

Ibis Kortrijk

The Ibis Kortrijk Centrum is ideally located in the city
centre, with The Grand Place, bustling with bars and
restaurants close by  Modern bedrooms  Satellite
television  Hairdryer  Air conditioning  Free
Wi-Fi  Restaurant  Bar open 24/7 for drinks and
snacks  Lift.

Today we will visit some key sites of the Ypres battlefields areas including the Essex Farm Cemetery, where there are 1,200 WWI servicemen buried or commemorated and Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteryin the world. We asi include a visit to the interesting Memorial Museum Passchendale 1917 and finish the day in Ypres where you will have the opportunity to witnedd the poignant 'Last Post' which takes place at 8pm daily.

Day 3

Today we explore the area of The Somme and some of its key sites including the impressive Thiepval Memorial where a gigantic stone carries the names of 75,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers of no known grave. We will also visit the Beaumont - Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and Vimy Ridge, a memorial to all Canadians who served their country in battle during the Great War.

Day 4

We travel to Calais for the return crossing and complete the journey home.

NOTE

Please be advised that the running of the Ypres Guided tour may change due to the Armistice Day commemorations on November 11th.

While we have carefully planned our programme to be as relaxing and informative as possible the tour does require a certain level of physical ability in order to walk reasonable distances and sometimes over uneven ground.

Executive coach travel

Short sea ferry / shuttle crossing

3 nights bed and continental breakfast

Tour of some of the key sites of the Ypres
battlefields

Opportunity to witness the 'Last Post'

Entrance to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

Tour some of the key sites of The Somme

Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated

Departure Dates

9th November 3 nights £329

Single room supplement £93

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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